GERMAN VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The German Valley Historical Museum is the former Beuth home and is located at
805 Church Street in the town of German Valley.
July, 2023 — Museum Dining Room
The original doors, which had been removed and placed in storage years ago, are being reinstalled in the dining room built-in china closet by Norm and Kevin.
July 15, 2023 — German Valley Days 175th Anniversary
We hosted a Trolley Tour of German Valley. Trolley Riders listened to facts and stories of German Valley by Donna Smith. Ruth Jewell assisted her on the tour.
July 15, 2023 — German Valley Days 175th Anniversary
During its history, German Valley was home to two doctors, a dentist, and a lawyer. German Valley State Bank opened for business in January of 1907. It remained open during the Great Depression.
July 15, 2023 — German Valley Days 175th Anniversary
Trolley riders traveled all over the village to see historic sites and listen to their stories.
July 30, 2023 — Guest Speaker Don Franz at the German Valley Museum
Don Franz from Freeport, Illinois gave a multimedia presentation on Lincoln's Assassination and the conspirators that were convicted for this crime.
August 27, 2023 — Guest Speaker Dr. Gordon Dammann at the German Valley Museum
Dr. Gordon Dammann gave us an amazing virtual tour of the Antietam Battlefield with an Emphasis on the [Jonathan] Letterman Plan.
July, 2021 — Historical Wedding and Memories Display for German Valley Days
This is a Flower Girl Dress worn by Marjorie Klentz on June 12, 1926 in the wedding of a family member.
Welcome to the German Valley Historical Society website. Our next guest speaker is Mrs. Donna Smith on October 29th at 1:30P. Who better to tell the history of German Valley than a life-long resident? Donna Smith is an extraordinary story teller and writer. Her tales of the early German settlers, Pleasant Prairie Academy, bank robbers, motorcycle races, outdoor band concerts, local personalities, and more will transport you back in time to days gone by.
German Valley Historical Society • 805 Church Street • German Valley, Illinois 61039 • Email: gvmuseum@gmail.com